familiarity
noun
fa·mil·iar·i·ty
fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē 
-ˈ(y)a-rə-;
-ˌmil-ˈyer-,
-ˌmil-ˈya-rə-
plural familiarities
2
a
: absence of ceremony : informality
b
: an unduly informal act or expression : impropriety
c
: a sexual liberty
3
: close acquaintance with something
Examples of familiarity in a Sentence
He spoke to everyone with the easy familiarity of an old friend.
the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage
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Their nervous system, conditioned to expect conflict, might start associating drama with familiarity and safety.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This has created a level of familiarity with the athletes that is harder to achieve with players in men’s sports.
—Frankie De La Cretaz, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Not everyone shows as much familiarity with the laws as Mr. Heads.
—Ali Watkins, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Johnson’s impressive 6-2 size, playmaking and familiarity with the Chargers’ coaching staff make for a smooth transition.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This has created a level of familiarity with the athletes that is harder to achieve with players in men’s sports.
—Frankie De La Cretaz, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Not everyone shows as much familiarity with the laws as Mr. Heads.
—Ali Watkins, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Johnson’s impressive 6-2 size, playmaking and familiarity with the Chargers’ coaching staff make for a smooth transition.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarity. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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familiarity
noun
fa·mil·iar·i·ty
fə-ˌmil-ˈyar-ət-ē
-ˌmil-ē-ˈar-
plural familiarities
1
: close friendship : intimacy
2
: lack of formality : freedom and ease in personal relations
3
: close acquaintance with or knowledge of something
4
: an overly bold act or expression
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